Tri-City Herald death notices for July 2-3, 2026
Barbara J. Hunt
Barbara Jean Hunt, 92, of Kennewick, died July 2 in Kennewick.
She was born in Broken Bow, Neb., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 24 years.
She was a homemaker.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Elizabeth Rambo
Elizabeth “Liz” Rambo, 74, of Kennewick, died July 1 in Kennewick.
She was born in Livingston, Mont., and lived in the Tri-Cities area for 8 years.
She was a retired postmaster for the Touchet Post Office.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Salvador P. Chavez
Salvador Pedro Chavez, 55, of Kennewick, died July 1 in Pasco.
He was born in Oaxaca, Mexico and lived in the Tri-Cities for 10 years.
He was a retired fabricator.
Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Fredrick G. Bartsch
Fredrick Gary Bartsch, 90, of Richland, died June 30 in Richland.
He was born in Phoenix, Ariz., and lived in Richland for 23 years.
He served 23 years in the Air Force and was a retired small engine mechanic.
Compassionate Cremation Society, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.
Joy A. Newsome
Joy Ann Newsome, 84, of Kennewick, died July 1 in Richland.
She was born in Burrell, Calif., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 20 years.
She was a retired certified nurse assistant.
Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.
Joann Scheer
Joann Scheer, 84, of West Richland, died June 16 in Richland.
She lived in Richland for 45 years. She was a retired kitchen aide.
Compassionate Cremation Society, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.